June 5, 2025
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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXX Iss. 23
A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018
Madison Advances Polson Shelter Upgrade By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer MADISON
Without a quorum at a May 27 vote, Madison was authorized to move forward with a special appropriation of $1,601,212 for the purchase of an emergency generator to be placed at Walter C. Polson Middle School.
The generator will provide power for the town’s new emergency shelter at Polson, replacing the current shelter located in the Town Campus gym. With the authorization finalized, the town will now go out to bid for the backup power source. It has already identified Gilbaine Building Company as its construction manager for the overall project, which includes
the generator, its switchboard, and associated labor. According to Ben Whittaker, construction manager for Madison Public Schools, project bids have been sent to the town and will be reviewed by members of the Polson Middle School HVAC Building Committee and the See Madison page 9
Cougars Crowned Champs
Linda Dudek is carrying on a family legacy of preserving history............2
State Champion Team The Shoreline Spartans girls’ rugby team, which includes athletes from all across the shoreline, recently won the state championship.........18
Haddam-Killingworth boys' lacrosse celebrates after defeating the Valley Regional/North Branford/Old Saybrook co-op team on May 29 at Valley Regional High School to win the 2025 Shoreline Conference Championship.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Source
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Bringing Bluebirds Home A local couple is helping bring bluebirds back to Madison..................29